HDR

Senior Project Designer

HDR • $110K — $130K *
Irvine, CA 92620In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10 years of design experience
  • Proficient in Autodesk Revit and relevant design tools
  • Excellent written and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
  • Knowledge of building codes and good planning skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative concepts and solutions for complex architectural projects
  • Engage directly with clients to analyze goals and develop architectural concepts
  • Initiate design processes and prepare presentation materials
  • Provide design leadership across all relevant building disciplines
  • Participate in business development to attract prospective clients
  • Coordinate with various disciplines to meet project needs
  • Develop design solutions aligning client goals with internal performance metrics
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to studio culture
  • Perform other relevant duties as required

Benefits

  • Opportunity for leadership in a collaborative creative environment
  • Participation in business development efforts
  • Mentorship and growth opportunities within the firm
  • Access to a culture that prioritizes employee ownership
  • Involvement in projects across diverse sectors including healthcare and education
Full Job Description
In the role of Senior Designer, we'll count on you to:

  • Take lead responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects in consultation with the Design Principal.
  • Meet directly with the owner/client, analyze project goals, conceive and develop architectural concepts/solutions for those goals
  • Initiate and create designs and other documentation with responsibility for preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives.
  • Provide senior design leadership for all disciplines related to overall building design.
  • Represent our firm by participating as a key member of our business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients.
  • Work with various disciplines throughout all phases to ensure all concepts/solutions accommodate project needs and the owner's program.
  • Develop design solutions that meet both the client's project goals and HDR's internal project performance metrics and goals
  • Direct the activities of other designers and mentor other staff members as needed.
  • Help build and maintain the design culture of the studio
  • Perform other duties as needed.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Architecture.
  • Registered Architect.
  • A minimum of 10 years of design leadership experience.
  • Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.
  • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED strongly desired.
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, SketchUp, 3-D Studio Max and other appropriate modeling and graphics programs.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field or equivalent work experience.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
  • Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.
  • Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.


About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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